AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoDelaware Farm to Processing: Gov. Matt Meyer announced an expansion of Delaware’s Farm to Processing program, boosting food processing capacity at the Sussex Community Corrections Center and rolling the model out across Department of Correction facilities, with added freezing for year-round produce for school and child nutrition programs. Community & second chances: The program partners include the Delaware Farm & Food Council, DOC, the Delaware Department of Education and the Seaford Boys & Girls Club, aiming to connect local farmers, workforce training for incarcerated people, and healthier food access for kids. Historic preservation: Abbott’s Mill in Milford is set for restoration after being added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1979; Delaware Nature Society will support interpretive programming as repairs begin late summer. Local business support: Delaware’s EDGE Grant Competition opens Aug. 11 with $1.15 million available for early-stage small businesses, plus a webinar for applicants. Education spotlight: Delaware State University ranked among the top public HBCUs in Forbes’ first-ever HBCU outcomes ranking, highlighting affordability and student results. Sports youth: The Ravens Foundation and Under Armour awarded equipment and apparel grants to 24 nonprofit youth sports programs across Maryland and Delaware, including Milford. Privacy fight: Delaware is among 20+ states suing to block the Trump administration from expanding access to TANF recipients’ sensitive personal data.
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